# Camera Timer! vs CallerSmart

The clearest difference is rating: CallerSmart at 4.6 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. CallerSmart also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 42) and review sentiment (49% vs 36%). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CallerSmart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

CallerSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CallerSmart has 15K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Camera Timer!'s written reviews are positive against 49% of CallerSmart's.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, CallerSmart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | CallerSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callersmart-reverse-lookup/id771926122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **48.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [CALLERSMART.COM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/771926125) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Timer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949)

Capture photos of yourself or groups with a customizable countdown timer. Choose between single or multiple shots, and set audio or visual alerts before and after taking pictures. Ideal for hands-free photography.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Single and multi-shot modes, Set number of continuous shots, Audio warning before shooting, Speech alerts with custom messages, Strobe light flashing alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 📸 Useful for taking group photos
- 💯 Great for the price (free)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Photos not saving properly
- 💤 Ads interrupting photo taking
- 🔍 Lack of camera control options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Timer not working as expected
- Photos not appearing in camera roll

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Ability to switch between front and back cameras
- Improved photo quality and saving


### CallerSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callersmart-reverse-lookup/id771926122)

Identify unknown callers and block unwanted spam texts and calls. Get detailed caller information before answering and protect your privacy by adding your number to the Do Not Call Registry. Manage your calls effectively with this easy-to-use tool.

**Highlights:** Reverse phone lookup, Caller ID for incoming calls, SMS filter, Spam call blocker, Add number to Do Not Call Registry, Community-based spam reporting, Premium Number Monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CallerSmart Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| CallerSmart Premium  1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Reverse Phone Lookup Report | $2.99 | one-time |
| Past Activity Report | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Report Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 month subscription to our Premium Number Monitoring service | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack of 2 Premium Report Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack of 3 Premium Report Credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate reverse lookup
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for identifying spammers
- 👍 Provides location and other details
- 👍 Useful for financial/business purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent/unreliable results
- 💰 Paywall for full details
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Bugs and app crashes
- 🔋 Ineffective at blocking spam calls

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remove personal information
- Ads/popups interfering with functionality
- Inconsistent search results

**Requested features**

- Support for international phone numbers
- Improved spam call detection and blocking
- More detailed reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

Camera Timer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CallerSmart free?

CallerSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or CallerSmart?

CallerSmart is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while CallerSmart averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or CallerSmart have ads?

Both Camera Timer! and CallerSmart show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or CallerSmart?

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and CallerSmart every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on October 23, 2026 and CallerSmart on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*